Woodcut portraits, head- and tail-pieces, and decorated initials

A third volume was issued by Luigi Crespi, with title: Vite de' pittori bolognesi non descritte nella Felsina pittrice. Roma, 1769

Library's c. 1 bound in 19th century boards; gilt leather spines; bibliographical note in ink on front free endpaper of vol. 1

Library's c. 2 bound in old vellum; gilt red leather label on spine; edges sprinkled red; bookplate of Theodore Bestermann on front pastedowns; former owner's ex libris on front free endpapers of both volumes

Library's c. 3 is in early 19th century marbled boards; gilt green leather spine; green leather corners; gilt red leather label on spine; edges stained yellow; bookplate of Ulrich Middledorf on front pastedowns; excerpts from booksellers' catalogs on front free endpapers

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